GOLD PANNING AT THE MISSION
Welcome to Gold Fever!
Pan for gold every Saturday from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Watch panning for gold at the Mission on 
The lure and legacy of the California Gold Rush. This museum exhibit previews the discovery of gold at Sutter’s Mill on January 24, 1848, and the frenzied rush to California of gold seekers from around the world. Learn how this restless tide of diverse humanity invaded California, each seeking to change their lives and fortunes. Feel their words and stories. See and touch what they used and did to explore and discover gold in California
Mission San Juan Capistrano plans fun, day and night for the whole family! For event dates and times, visit our calendar.
Underwriting and sponsorships available for all events, for more information please contact Sabrina Irsay at (949) 234-1317.
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